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Freedom Challenge: Non-stop ultra-distance mountain biking
Friday 5th June, the first batch of riders set out from Pietermaritzburg, some seeking the coveted blanket that comes as the prize for completing the arduous 2,200km Race Across South Africa from Pietermaritzburg to Wellington, while others will be attempting the shorter 500km Race to Rhodes. The Freedom Challenge comes at the end of a […]
Bridges back for dusi2c 2015
The opening edition of the BSi Steel dusi2c gave riders the luxury of floating bridges that assisted them in crossing the Msundusi and Mngeni Rivers before 2014 saw riders having to rough it through the rivers. 2015 will however see the return of the famous floating bridges as riders gear up for the two-day adventure […]
Hatherly continues young guns’ Howick MTB dominance
Cross country sensation Alan Hatherly continued the trend of tomorrow’s stars dominating the Sappi Howick MTB Classic when he surged to a commanding victory in Sunday’s 40km hit-out while the experienced Cindy Theunissen claimed the women’s spoils. The young Kargo Pro MTB rider added his name to the ever-growing list of Under-23 rising talents to […]
Tour de Luxembourg #4: Kristian Sbaragli 4th in sprint finish
The 3rd stage of the Tour de Luxembourg would come down to a bunch sprint today with Andre Greipel (Lotto-Soudal) securing the stage victory. The pack nearly missed their opportunity though as breakaway rider Rodolfo Torres (Colombia) was caught in the final 200m of the stage. Torres was part of an original 7 man breakaway […]
Odendaal & Westbrook claim KZN Enduro Champs titles
Tiaan Odendaal and Kim Westbrook claimed the Senior Men and Women’s titles at the 2015 KZN Provincial Enduro Championships, sponsored by NMI-DSM, which was held at Cascades MTB Park in Pietermaritzburg today. Local mountain bike manufacturer, Patrick Morewood, claimed the Championship title in the Veteran’s category at the KZN Provincial Enduro Championships, sponsored by NMI-DSM, […]
Combrinck and De Groot crowned National Champs at Van Gaalen
In what were two contrasting races, Gawie Combrinck (Team EAI Cycling) and Robyn de Groot (Ascendis Health) walked away with the National Marathon MTB titles on Saturday in chilly conditions at the 2015 Ashburton Investments National MTB Series Van Gaalen, which doubled up as the South African Mountain Bike Marathon Championships powered by Stihl on […]
SA’s Downhill daredevils ready for “Fort Bill”
The second round of the Downhill discipline of the 2015 UCI MTB World Cup presented by Shimano takes place in Fort William (also known as “Fort Bill”) in Scotland from 6-7 June, with some of our top DHI stars competing – Greg Minnaar, Andrew Neethling, Sam Bull, Johan Potgieter, and Stefan Garlicki. The riders are […]
Moolman-Pasio off to a great start in Auensteiner Radsporttage
South African time trial champion Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio got her first ever race in Germany off to a great start in Auensteiner Radsporttage when she finished second during the opening individual time trial. The course was laid out over 6.3 kilometres and was won by Ann-Sopie Duyck (Topsport Vlaanderen) in 7min42. Moolman-Pasio finished 11 seconds behind […]
Pyga Industries launches the Stage: a new carbon marathon bike with a twist
In late April PYGA INDUSTRIES announced the launch of their first carbon fibre, full suspension marathon bike at the opening of their new Cape Town offices. Dubbed the Stage, the 29″ bike is designed as an out and out race machine, with Pyga’s signature twist on geometry. Says founding partner Pat Morewood: “Longer travel bikes […]
All tracks lead to Van Gaalen for SA Marathon Champs
With the online pre-entry list at the 2200 rider mark, all the top names in mountain biking in South Africa will make the North West Province their home this weekend as they gear up for the 2015 Ashburton Investments National MTB Series Van Gaalen, which doubles up as the South African Mountain Bike Marathon Championships […]
WP Gravity Enduro announce SRAM as new sponsor
WP Gravity Enduro are delighted to announce SRAM as the main sponsors of the series this year. The new sponsorship agreement with SRAM will see South Africa’s favourite bicycle components once again leading the way in the involvement of growing the sport in South Africa. SRAM become synonymous with their advancements of bicycle components, reliability […]
Video: Chasing Summer in South Africa
Ever been tempted to give up everything you have to start a new life some place new? That’s what Rob J did in 2002 at the start of a journey that would see him become a professional mountain biker. Here he goes back to his roots to rediscover the country that launched his career: South […]